Amazon deploys its one millionth robot, releases generative AI model

Amazon has reached a significant milestone by deploying its one millionth robot in its warehouses, with the latest unit delivered to a fulfillment center in Japan. This achievement highlights the company's rapid expansion of warehouse automation over the past 13 years, bringing the number of robots close to matching the number of human workers in its facilities. Currently, 75% of Amazon’s global deliveries involve robotic assistance, underscoring the integral role of automation in its logistics network. In addition to this milestone, Amazon unveiled a new generative AI model called DeepFleet, designed to optimize the coordination and routing of its warehouse robots. Developed using Amazon SageMaker and trained on proprietary warehouse data, DeepFleet is expected to boost the operational speed of the robotic fleet by 10%. Amazon has also advanced its robotic technology with models like the Vulcan robot, which features dual arms and tactile sensing capabilities to handle inventory more precisely. Furthermore, Amazon is expanding its robotic workforce with new fulfillment centers designed to house ten times more robots than current facilities